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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.48, 3,298.40 and 812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.48, 3,298.40 and 812.93 is: 1,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.48 : 3,298.40 = 812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.48/3,298.40 = 812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.48x = 3,298.40 × 812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.48x = 2,681,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,368.31/2,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.54

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